Romanticism was a literary movement that traveled in every country of Europe, the United States, and Latin America that lasted from approximately 1750 to 1870. The Romantic Era reached France around the 18th century. This movement was born in the setting full of revolution and wars that caused tension and doubt on the security of the age of reason. Pessimism overwhelmed the views of hope and optimism.
Romanticism was against total order that characterized the idea of Classicism and 18th century Neoclassicism . They praised imagination over reason, emotions over logic, and intuition over scientific experiment. Romantic writers concentrated in creating more complex characters that showed their passions and inner struggles. This focus revealed …show more content…
At first they were really close and they had two sons, one of which became a successful biologist of international reputation. Unfortunately their marriage wasn't so happy. Marie became resentful of Faure's frequent absences and his love affairs, while she remained at home. Although Faure was an incredible composer, he did not earn enough money as one. To support his family, he spent most of his time as a piano and harmony teacher. His works were not worth much to those who purchased them. At this stage it seemed that Faure was living a gloomy life for the rest of his days. Despite his struggles, Faure continued to take the time to continue writing pieces. In the course of five summers, Gabriel Faure finished his only opera, …show more content…
In 1920, at the age of 75, Gabriel Faure decided to retire from the Conservatoire due to his increasing deafness and his poor health. Despite his bad health and heavy smoking, he continued to help young composers and was honored by many people. Gabriel Faure died in Paris from pneumonia on November 4th, 1924. He was given a state funeral at the Eglise de la Madeleine and was buried in the Passy Cemetery in Paris. He did live a long life, exceeding those of other composers such as Debussy by six years. Although among the general public he is seen as an afterthought in French music, Faure continues to have his
Romanticism was against total order that characterized the idea of Classicism and 18th century Neoclassicism . They praised imagination over reason, emotions over logic, and intuition over scientific experiment. Romantic writers concentrated in creating more complex characters that showed their passions and inner struggles. This focus revealed …show more content…
At first they were really close and they had two sons, one of which became a successful biologist of international reputation. Unfortunately their marriage wasn't so happy. Marie became resentful of Faure's frequent absences and his love affairs, while she remained at home. Although Faure was an incredible composer, he did not earn enough money as one. To support his family, he spent most of his time as a piano and harmony teacher. His works were not worth much to those who purchased them. At this stage it seemed that Faure was living a gloomy life for the rest of his days. Despite his struggles, Faure continued to take the time to continue writing pieces. In the course of five summers, Gabriel Faure finished his only opera, …show more content…
In 1920, at the age of 75, Gabriel Faure decided to retire from the Conservatoire due to his increasing deafness and his poor health. Despite his bad health and heavy smoking, he continued to help young composers and was honored by many people. Gabriel Faure died in Paris from pneumonia on November 4th, 1924. He was given a state funeral at the Eglise de la Madeleine and was buried in the Passy Cemetery in Paris. He did live a long life, exceeding those of other composers such as Debussy by six years. Although among the general public he is seen as an afterthought in French music, Faure continues to have his